Contributed photoKevin Timme of Madison is a second-generation antiques dealer whose primary focus is silver, especially the American Victorian genre. He will be one of ten professionals providing verbal appraisals at Chester Historical Society’s 13th Antiques & Jewelry Appraisal event on Saturday, Nov. 12 at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, Chester, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. More information at 860-558-4701 or www.chesterhistoricalsociety.org. less

Contributed photoKevin Timme of Madison is a second-generation antiques dealer whose primary focus is silver, especially the American Victorian genre. He will be one of ten professionals providing verbal ... more

The other six appraisers are Garry Craig of The Timekeeper (watches and clocks); Orville Haberman of CT River Books (books and ephemera); Paul Indorf of Connecticut Jewelry Appraisers (fine jewelry and gemstones); John Newman of Deep River (American-made glass); Kevin Timme (silver); and Gay Sherman Weintz (vintage and antique costume jewelry).

The event will be held at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, 48 Middlesex Ave., Route 154, Chester, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Nov. 12. Participants may bring up to three separate items for verbal appraisals (a collection, such as a set of silver flatware, is considered one item).

If the item is too large to carry, bring photographs; if it’s a table or dresser, bring in a drawer too. The cost is $10 for the first item; $20 for two; or $25 for three.

All proceeds benefit the programs and archives of the Chester Historical Society. There is ample parking and handicapped access, and chairs and coffee for while you wait.